Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 3196, George Earnhart, N.C.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Darnhart, George
P 3196.
Berlin N.C.
CONTENTS

Declaration of George Corrick
Declaration of George Corrick in order to prove a matter

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 -
State of Tennessee } ss-
Madison County
On this 26 th day of April 1832 - personally appeared in open court before the circuit court of said county of Madison now sitting. George Earnhart a Resident of and in said County and State aforesaid aged seventy seven years and inhabitant of who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 -
That he entered the service of the United States in the year 1776 at the age of 17 years - that he was born and raised in Pown County State of North Carolina and was living there when called into service - He states that the Cherokee Indians had been committing various hostilities upon the white settlements on the Satauba River in Burke County State of North Carolina - about forty or fifty miles from where the Declarant then resided. The legislature of North Carolina ordered troops to be raised for the purpose of driving back these Indians and protecting these white settlements. The order was enforced by Josiah Martin Esqr the then Governor of North Carolina and this declarant was drafted - in the month of August 1776 and the company to which he belonged

was put under the command of Captain George H. Barrier. This company was attached to the Battalion Commanded by Major James Irvine. Major Martin Stipe acted in capacity of Col. - Quental Miller was the Lieutenant of the company to which this declarant belonged, the ensign was John Randalman - and all were placed under the command of General Rutherford. This declarant lived in the said County of Rowan - when he was drafted - he was drafted as he has stated in the month of August - 1776 - but does not recollect the day of the month. Silisbury was the place of rendezvous. From thence we were marched to a fort on the Catawba River where we remained about one month and from thence we were marched into the Cherokee Nation. Our first engagement with the Indians was at a the village called Middle Town where we killed of the enemy about fifty or sixty and took 10. or 12. prisoners - among whom were two white men by the name of Scott and Hicks who had intermarried with the Indians. The enemy were beaten back and they finally fled - our loss was 4. or 5. men as well as this declarant recollects - we then set out for Waller town - which is now called Nebo Fork. This declarant would here state that at the time he was drafted he received the appointment of first Sargent from his Captain George H. Barrier and John Hoover was second Sargent - and on our march to Waller town we carried the Pickett day about. This declarant does not recollect the distance from Middle town to Waller town but recollects that they were led astray in their march by the pilots and the motive of the pilot for so doing as we afterwards ascertained was that his wife was in Waller town and he wished to divert us from that place -

when we reached Walley Town we found it in the possession of troops from South Carolina who together with the Catawba Indians had had a severe conflict with the Cherokees a day or two previous to our arrival. The Cherokees had fled and left us in possession of the town. This declarant does not know whether these troops from South Carolina were regular enlisted dragoons or volunteers nor does he recollect to have heard the names of any of their officers. After the battle these troops crossed the Tennessee River being the river on which this town stands as well as this declarant recollects - and we came up on the side on which the battle had been fought. This declarant saw fourteen or 15 of the South Carolina troops and Catawba Indians who had been wounded in the battle - and the fresh graves where they had buried their dead - and one in particular in which he was told there were the white man and Catawba Indians of about buried together. Declarant does not know the number of slain on either side. The indian forces having been broken and scattered by these two engagements and our term of service being near to an end we were ordered back. Having remained in Walley Town two or three weeks - the South Carolina troops had in the mean time left the place and the Catawba Indians crossed the river and found us - we returned by way of Middletown where we remained also two or three weeks having left this place we returned by the same route through which we came - through the country now called Buncombe County in North Carolina and after a march of several weeks through a wilderness and over a rugged and mountainous country we arrived again at the fort on the Catawba from

which we first set out, after remaining here a week or more at this fort, the name of which declarant does not recollect - we were marched across the Catawba again and returned to Rutherford County where this declarant was received a regular written discharge from his Captain George H. Boyd after having served a term of six months and three days. The last three months of this term decla- rant served under these circumstances to wit: when declarant was drafted in August as above stated there were 91 others drafted with him and among them his father - all drafted for three months service but one half to serve their term and then the other half to take their place - Declarant was one of those who first went out together with one Christopher Waggoner who now resides in Humphries County, State of Tennessee. This Declarant and said Waggoner served the term of three months together - and at its expiration they were stationed at Middletown. Not having as yet proceeded to Valley Forge. Here they saw Waggoner and those whose term of service had expired returned home but this declarant remained in the army and continued to serve the succeeding three months in the stead of and as a substitute for his father -
This declarant has long since lost his discharge not supposing that it would ever be of any service to him, and he has no other documentary evidence of his service. Nor does he know of any person by whom he can prove his said service or any part thereof except the first three months which he can prove by the said Christopher Waggoner -

This declarant states that he recollects that there was a company attached to this Regiment or Brigade of men in which this declarant served the aforesaid time. Commanded by Captain — Dickson one commanded by Captain Frederick Fisher and a company of Cavalry consisting of 60 men commanded by Captain Bartley and a company
He hereby relinquishes any claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension rolls of the agency of any state.
George his Gornhart mark
in open court known to me to be the person described in the day and year aforesaid John Yeats a clergyman, residing in the County of Madison State of Tennessee and Samuel Batten and John Barnett Assistant Clerk residing in the same hereby certify that we are well acquainted with the George Gornhart who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be seventy seven years of age — that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion — Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid — in open court
John Yeats
Samuel Batten his Clerk
John mark Barnett mark
Wherefore propounded by the court to where and in what year were you born?
Answer in Warren County State of North Carolina in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and 1818 June the 9th day —
Have you any record of your age and birth? Answer I have it is recorded in my father's bible which is in the possession of a sister. This declarant has removed miles off as he believes

3 Where were you living when called into service where have you lived since the Revolutionary war and where do you now live? I was living in Rowan County State of North Carolina where I remained after the Revolution until about 24 years ago. I removed into Bedford County State of Tennessee near Shelbyville where I lived about 7 years and then removed into this county where I have lived ever since and where I now live.
4 How were you called into service? were you drafted? did you volunteer? or were you a substitute? I was called into service by order of the governor of the State of North Carolina. I was drafted for three months and after having served out my time I remained as a substitute for my father the other three months of my service.
5 Tell the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops where you served? such continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect and the general circumstances of your service? There were no Regular troops with us in this service - for the names of the officers and the companies with whom this declarant served and the general circumstances of his service he refers to the body of his declaration.
6 Did you ever receive a discharge from the service and if so by whom was it given and what has become of it? Answer I did receive a written discharge from my Captain George H. Barker but have long since lost it not believing it would ever be of service to me.

7 State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighbourhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution-? Answer Jonas Clark. Burwell Butter Esqr. John Barnett- and the Revd John Yeast- who is the nearest Clergyman to the residence of this Declarant.
- And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories, prescribed by the War department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that John Yeast, who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman Resident in this County, and that Jonas Clark Burwell Butter, and John Barnett who have also signed the same are resident in the county of Madison aforesaid; that they are credible persons, and that their statements are entitled to credit.
Justin Miller Judge Seal
I Andrew Guthrie Clerk of the circuit court of Madison County, State of Tennessee do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of

12-14-1836
The application of George Cornhart for a license
In testimony whereof have hereunto set my hand and affixed my private seal there being no seal of office this 26th day of April 1836.
A. Guthrie 6th
Declaration of George Cornhart

George Earnhart Chesapeake
Rejected.
See letter 20 Jan 87
Rev A. Norton let 18 March 1880 N. Eng.
Million let 8 July 1880 J. D. Salton.
did not seem via route 57
3196
Act 7 June 1882

Public document
FREE
Adm Huntsman Esqr Mem Ctr to Congress Washington City

Jackson Tennessee
Jan'y 15 th 1837 —
W. J. L. Edwards
Sir enclosed I send you the declaration of George Emhart, made under the provisions of the acts of Congress - for a pension. The fact of his service as a soldier is sufficiently proved I hope - by Christopher Waggoner - with whom he served. His certificate is attached because from age and infirmity he could not come to our court nor could Emhart go to his -
I trust all the certificates are sufficiently correct - you will please examine them and if defective in any way be good enough to point them out to me and I will endeavor to have them in due form - The applicant is a very poor man as nearly all the venerable corps to which he belonged if he can get his little share it will help to support his declining life - and will be gratefully received -
Direct your communications to me at this place very Respectfully yours &c -
Samuel McClanahan

James H. Harrison -
As you see on the other side I have just written to the Commissioners of Pensions and about the time I closed I thought of you. Please present the enclosed declaration to said Commission it is for an old Revolutionist of our County get it carried through if you can - and get him to write me as so your self -
I feel little concerning the Branch of the federal Govt had been received and we will forward our memorials in a week or two - when they come back on my old friends for help.
Very Respectfully Your friend & servant -
J. M. McAnahan
Mr. Edwards & wife please examine and, act upon them as early as possible With much respect &c.
A. H. Harrison

March 2 d 1840.
in of George Parheart upon the application very indignant - I think by the order of some Mr. who is here, heard that he and etc.
Mar. 16. 1840
Jan 1832
Barnebarn of Portland Washington City
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Jackson Jan. March 2 d 1840.
Dear Sir
I enclose you the declaration of George Cartwright for a pension. Your will please act upon the application as early as possible for the applicant is very indigent. I think proper to make an explanation concerning the order of some names. The declarant referred first to Jonas Clark, who is an odd revolutionary prisoner, and promised to be here. When the declaration was prepared with the expectation that he would be here his name was therefore erased by one and the names of Amos Williams and John Barnett his respective neighbors, supposing they were then present, but afterwards he learned that Amos Williams was out in attendance. The regulations do not require more than two witnesses and his offering to show I presume would make no difference. As I was attending to the matter gratuitously I did not feel willing to write it all over again. And if I had, the document would not in fact be any better than they are. I will refer you to the Hon. Christopher H. Williams, who I believe is acquainted with the declarant. Should the application be granted you will please forward the certificate to one, the old man lives in the a remote part of the county, and unable to come here. That you may know better I would make proper use of it. I refer you to the Hon. F. G. Grendy John H. Brackett and C. H. Williams
Yours ob t Serv t J. H. G. Grendy

Mar. 16. 1840
Geo. Ennis -
J. H. Williams Esq.
Waverly City
Pa.
Hon. C. H. Williams, H. R.

Washington March 16 1860
Sir
The declaration of George Earnhart has been enclosed to you. Please let me know your decision in the case
Yours sincerely C. S. Williams

Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
31.75
P. O.
George Arnhart
Service:
RECEIVED
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

33.970
✓ George Barnhart Tennessee
See p. 22
Hm. & Faulkner H.R.

State of Tennessee
Humphreys County Personally appeared before me John Thompson son of the late wife of the deceased and Quarter session for said County to her at her was given a citation to appear of said County who in my opinion is right years of age and of whom I certify to be as man of Respectability and deserving of full credit who being by me duly sworn upon the holy Evangelist of Almighty God deposes and says that to his own certain knowledge George Emberson of Madison County in said State was a soldier of the Revolutionary War in the United States Service; that he with him this person served in Company A of a three months tour in the Militia of North Carolina in Capt. Green's Heavy Artillery Company - I believe at Bristol Station the Regiment was commanded by M c Intire Fife as Colonel and Genl. P. ... that in entered the service as a soldier in Rowan recently in the State of North Carolina the grand ... by the ... next the ... was at Salisbury from ... into the ... against the Indians in ... an ... captured ... but he ... was in the year 1778 or 1779 that in the ... and said Emberson performed said tour of three months in the same ... were regularly discharged (The said was your testimony that that the foregoing facts are true. sworn to and subscribed before me on January 25 th 1836 Christopher ... of ... John Thompson ... man The ...

I am as blank a citizen - Resident in Macon county in the state of Tennessee do hereby certify that the foregoing certificate of Christy M. Maffner was made and signed as it now stands and in my presence sworn to and attested by the Subscribers Signature attests the same in Humphreys -Knox county in said state. all of which was done in full court.
Given under my hand this 28 th day of January A.D. 1836.
State of Tennessee Humphreys County I, Dancy P. Hudson Clerk of the County Court of said County of Humphreys do certify that John Thompson is a magistrate as within and that the within signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed the private Seal there being no public Seal of office. At Reynoldsburg the 25 th day of January 1836
D. P. Hudson Clerk
State of Tennessee A. Urbane Harris Chairman and presiding Humphreys County Magistrate of the County Court of said County do hereby certify that D. P. Hudson whose certificate appears to the above, was at the time of the signing of the same Clerk of said County Court of Humphreys County, and that full faith and credit ought to be given to his official acts as such - Given under my hand at office in Reynoldsburg A. Urbane Harris Chairman this 28 th day of January A.D. 1837 and presiding magistrate of the

George Carnheart Declaration for Pension

State of Tennessee Madison County, Set.
I Montgomery B Stewart clerk of the county court for said county certify that said court is a court of record, and that the following contains the original proceedings of the said court, in the matter of the application. George Earheart for pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 2 nd day March A. D. 1840. M. B. Stewart, Clerk.

Declaration
In witness whereof the undersigned has hereunto set his hand and seal this 26th day of June 1872.
Second
John H. Day John H. and Quintin A. Davis
[Faint, mostly illegible handwritten text covering the remainder of the page, likely bleed-through from the reverse side.]

Martin
of the ... and placed in a ... established by the Government at ...
being six months from the time he was last drafted. When King Tucker leaves the city in the whole. At the expiration of the different terms he receives a written discharge from his commanding officer but they have been long since
lost or destroyed. The consignment there of is a value after

He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a fund in an annuity except the present, and he declares that his name

Sworn to & subscribed in open Court Test M B Stewart Clk By Jas D McClellan D.C.
George W Earnest mark
Personally appeared in open Court John Barnett and James C Senter, the latter of whom is a blacksmith living in the vicinity of the said declarant, who being sworn according to law, say, the said Barnett tells that he has been acquainted with the said declarant about fifteen years past, and the said Senter states that he has known him for the last four years and they both state, that his general character for truth is good, and that they would give him full credit upon his oath, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is respected and believed in the neighborhood to have been a soldier in the revolution and that they concur in that opinion
James C Senter John Barnett
Sworn to & subscribed in open Court. This 2 d of March 1840 Test M B Stewart Clk By Jas D McClellan D.C.
And the said Court do declare that opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department that the above named applicant was a soldier of the revolution and served as he states, and the Court further certifies that it appears to it James Senter who has signed the preceding certificate is a blacksmith residing in Washington County aforesaid and that John Barnett who has also signed the same is a resident in said County, that they are both credible persons, that their statements are entitled to credit. The said Court are of opinion the said declarant was a soldier of the revolution and served as he states. The 2 d of March A.D. 1840
J H Dancy John H. Kelly Quinton N Davis